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Church Street, Grantham, c. 1860. Creator: Alfred Rimmer
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Church Street, Grantham, c. 1860. Creator: Alfred Rimmer
Church Street, Grantham, c. 1860
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Alter Church Street Horse And Cart Speaking Talking Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn Pen And Ink Drawing
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This evocative photograph, created by Alfred Rimmer in the heart of Grantham, Lincolnshire around 1860, captures the essence of a bygone era. The image, titled "Church Street, Grantham," showcases the picturesque streetscape of this historic English town. The central focus of the composition is the imposing Church of St. Wulfram's, its tall spire reaching towards the heavens, while the surrounding buildings, some with quaint thatched roofs, exude a sense of charm and history. The bustling scene is filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life. Men in Victorian attire engage in animated conversations on the cobblestone street, while a horse-drawn vehicle, its wheels clattering against the stones, adds to the sense of movement and energy. The horse, hitched to the cart, stands patiently, its ears pricked, as its driver speaks to a passerby. The intricate details of the drawing are rendered with remarkable skill and precision. Alfred Rimmer's masterful use of pen and brown and black ink with brush and brown and gray wash over graphite on ivory wove paper laid down on buff board brings the image to life, capturing the textures and tones of the scene with remarkable accuracy. This image, now held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when horse-drawn vehicles ruled the streets and the sound of church bells marked the passage of time.
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